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    Atlanta
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    Georgia
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  • Immigration Status
    Removing Conditions (pending)
  • Place benefits filed at
    Texas Service Center
  • Local Office
    Atlanta GA
  • Our Story
    2025-02-04: I-751, I-797 NOA 48-month extension letter mail received

    2025-02-03: I-751, I-797C Biometrics reuse mail received

    2025-01-30: I-751 Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS
    I-751 Receipt Notice and Biometrics reuse uploaded to my.uscis.gov
    Texas Service Center

    2025-01-29: I-751 check cashed.

    2025-01-28: email notification to login to my.uscis.gov.
    Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent On January 23, 2025, we received your Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, Receipt Number IOE**********

    2025-01-23: I-751 received/signed Elgin, IL

    2025-01-22: I-751 Remove Conditions sent via FedEx

    2024-12-16: USCIS account notification: Reminder to File Form I-751.

    2024-09-03: Philippines Passport with marriage name received in the mail.

    2024-07-26: Philippines Passport renewed to marriage name at the Philippines Embassy Consular Outreach.
    https://philippineembassy-dc.org/consular-outreach-program/

    2024-06-08: Social Security card with no "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION" received in the mail.
    https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/821529-ssn-removing-dhs-authorization/?do=findComment&comment=10983381

    2024-05-28: Social Security updated with I-551 Permanent Resident Green Card to remove "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION". SSO needs to verify the document status with USCIS.

    2023-06-02: Social Security updated with I-551 Permanent Resident Green Card. No card received.

    2023-04-28: I-485 USCIS Case Status: "Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office".

    2023-04-26: I-485 USCIS Case Status: "Card Was Produced".

    2023-04-22: I-485 I-797 NOA2 Approved in 284 days. CONDITIONAL. COA: CF1.
    Interview waived.
    I-485 USCIS Case Status: "Case Approved"
    https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/787260-august-2022-aos-filers/?do=findComment&comment=10834387

    2023-04-15: I-693 and Additional Evidence of Bona Fides of Marriage package drop off at the USCIS Atlanta Field Office.
    Additional Evidence of Bona Fides of Marriage files uploaded to my.USCIS.gov
    https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/798091-request-for-form-i-693-courtesy-email/?do=findComment&comment=10831413

    2023-04-07: USCIS emailed "We have taken an action on your case".
    USCIS Case Status I-485: "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed by USCIS"

    2023-04-04: I-693 medical exam with Civil Surgeon
    https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/798091-request-for-form-i-693-courtesy-email/?do=findComment&comment=10826873

    2023-03-24: Request for Form I-693 COURTESY EMAIL received from Atlanta Field Office.
    https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/798091-request-for-form-i-693-courtesy-email/

    2023-02-20: Philippines Report Of Marriage certified PSA copy

    2023-01-26: EAD/AP Combo Card (I-766/I-512) received in mail. USCIS Case Status: "Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office".

    2023-01-25: I-765 expedite I-797 Approval received in mail.

    2023-01-25: EAD/AP Combo Card (I-766/I-512) USCIS Case Status: "Card Was Picked Up By The United States Postal Service".

    2023-01-24: EAD/AP Combo Card (I-766/I-512) USCIS Case Status: "Card Was Produced".

    2023-01-19: I-765 expedite I-797 Approved with EAD/AP Combo Card (I-766/I-512) USCIS Case Status: "Card Is Being Produced".

    2023-01-17: Faxed in I-765 expedite "additional information" to USCIS.

    2023-01-17: USCIS emailed response to inquiry I-765 expedite requesting "additional information".

    2022-12-16: Requested second I-765 expedite by phone, since no response for 1st expedite request. Live agent says USCIS is in "final review" so expedite request may be denied.

    2022-12-06: Follow up on I-765 expedite with Emma.
    "No response has been made to the expedite request. if you do not receive a response within 7 business days, it may mean your request is taking a little longer to process and it is not necessary to call us again regarding the request. The Service Center, Field Office, or National Benefits Center will contact you as soon as possible."

    2022-11-23: Requested I-765 expedite by phone

    2022-08-23: Biometrics completed before appointment schedule. Early walk-in with the I-797C ASC Appointment Notice 2022-09.
    USCIS Case Status: "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed by USCIS"

    2022-08-18: Biometrics I-797C ASC Appointment Notice received in mail.

    2022-08-12: Biometrics Appointment schedule in my.USCIS.gov
    USCIS Case Status: Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled

    2022-08-03: USCIS Inquiry responded with emailed Online Access Code.

    2022-07-26: USCIS Inquiry submitted requesting Online Access Code.

    2022-07-23: Social Security Card with marriage name received by mail.

    2022-07-20: Philippines Report Of Marriage sent to Philippines Consulate

    2022-07-19: I-797C Notice of Action for I-485, I-131, I-765 received in mail.
    No Online Access Code in mail.
    2022-07-12: I-797C Priority Date (Received Date)
    2022-07-14: I-797C Notice Date I-485, I-131, I-765
    USCIS Case Status: Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent

    2022-07-15: AOS Check Cashed. No e-Notification

    2022-07-12: AOS delivered. FedEx signed.

    2022-07-09: Adjustment of Status I-485/I-864, I-765, I-131 sent via FedEx

    2022-07-01: Social Security updated to marriage name

    2022-06-28: Marriage Certificate

    2022-06-21: Social Security Card received by mail.

    2022-06-14: Social Security Number applied.

    2022-06-13: l-94 electronic available online.

    2022-06-11: US Entry. See Port-Of-Entry review in Timeline.

    2022-04-30: K1 visa passport package received by Delivery Service. UStravelDocs notified by email of the Delivery tracking number.

    2022-04-29: K1 visa passport package sent by Delivery Service. CEACStatTracker "Issued".

    2022-04-25: K1 Interview approved. CEACStatTracker "Administrative Processing". See Consulate review in Timeline.

    2022-04-25: K1 Interview appointment. CEACStatTracker "Application Received". See Consulate review in Timeline.

    2022-04-22: Medical exam completed.

    2022-04-12: I-134 received by the K1 beneficiary.

    2022-04-08: I-134 sent to the K1 beneficiary.

    2022-04-01: Medical exam started. Medical fee paid.

    2022-03-29: Packet 4 received by email. Interview scheduled confirmation. UStravelDocs completed.

    2022-03-27: DS-160 submitted. UStravelDocs started. MRV fee paid.

    2022-03-21: Packet 3 received by email.
    https://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Taiwan&cty=Taipei

    2022-03-17: Consulate received case. CEACStatTracker "Ready".

    2022-03-15: NVC case sent to consulate. CEACStatTracker "In Transit".

    2022-03-08: NVC case number and Invoice number assigned. CEACStatTracker "At NVC".

    2022-03-02: NVC received case from USCIS

    2022-02-28: I-797 NOA2 I-129F Letter received in mail

    2022-02-18: NOA2 I-129F approved notification on Case Tracker and USCIS Case Status (349 days from NOA1 Received Date). Notice Date is 2022-02-17.

    2022-01-03: Received USCIS inquiry "Outside Normal Processing Time" response that "should receive a notice of action within 45 business days".

    2021-12-19: Submitted USCIS inquiry "Outside Normal Processing Time".

    2021-04-22: I-797C NOA1 I-129F Letter Received from California Service Center 
    (Received Date: 2021-03-05, Notice Date: 2021-03-31)

    2021-04-01: I-129F Check Cashed USCIS Dallas

    2021-03-05: I-129F received/signed lockbox Lewisville, Texas

    2021-03-03: I-129F sent via FedEx

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  1.    Edward and Jaycel reacted to a post in a topic: If my DS-3025 has expired by the time of the interview, do I need to prepare an I-693?
  2.    Edward and Jaycel reacted to a post in a topic: K1 visa refusal at embassy level
  3.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: If my DS-3025 has expired by the time of the interview, do I need to prepare an I-693?
  4. EatBulaga
    If no RFE, then don't worry about the I-693. Take the original DS-3025 to the interview in case they ask for it.
  5. EatBulaga
    If you have videos of the last visit and are handy with multimedia tools, you can play/stop videos and snip or screenshot to pics/photos. A one-minute video can result in multiple pics/photos.
  6.    EatBulaga reacted to a post in a topic: K1 visa refusal at embassy level
  7.    EatBulaga reacted to a post in a topic: Form 129-F Updated - 1/20/2025
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  11. EatBulaga
    Don't fabricate a reason because you "worry that they might think that we just did it for other reasons besides wanting to live our life together". If that is your bona fide relationship reason, then answer genuinely and truthfully. In our case, the interview was waived. But we were in a relationship for over 5 years before deciding to get married. And we were worried that the consulate or USCIS would question us why we waited so long? Our answer would have been that we were finally ready to marry. Every couple has their reasons. The worst reason is a fabricated one.
  12.    2022 reacted to a post in a topic: DS-3025 case or alien number on medical form is wrong maybe? Problem??
  13. EatBulaga
    You could send in a small estimated tax payment, like 10, with the form 1040-ES. Keep the small positive balance with the IRS for a few years. In other words, when you file for the tax return leave 10 for next year's taxes. You lose at most a few years of interests on 10, which is a small price to pay to insure you don't owe any penalized tax or accrued interest with the IRS.
  14. EatBulaga
    No telling how USCIS will respond, and no use worrying about it now. But you can explain in the I-485's last part, Additional Information, that you recently noticed the DS-3025 discrepancy that was not the petitioner's or the beneficiary's fault. Doing an I-693 medical is not the worst thing in the green card process.
  15.    EatBulaga reacted to a post in a topic: Studying under EAD while waiting for my green card?
  16. EatBulaga
    @Anjaek99 For public higher education degree programs, without fulfilling the state residency requirements, you file as an international student or out-of-state, which are more expensive. If you search around, you can find many other types of shorter training certifications that are cheaper like real estate license, food handler certificate, CPR certification, driver license, etc. Something I recommend all new immigrants to US is to go thru the Khan Academy courses on Personal Finance and Financial Literacy, especially the parts about filing taxes, tipping, etc. and other money culture in the US.
  17. EatBulaga
    “Folks in the United States are guaranteed the right to counsel under the Sixth Amendment of the Constitution, but that applies only to criminal proceedings,” Grandinetti told Hawaii News Now. “And immigration proceedings are civil proceedings.” Immigration proceedings are civil proceedings???? So legal or illegal entries are civil matters????
  18.    KMG reacted to a post in a topic: Can green card holders be denied entry at airport?
  19. EatBulaga
    If I remember right, I think it is fairly standard 11 x 13 sealed brown envelope. The sealed envelope with the side passport pouch will be delivered or for pick up.
  20.    SalishSea reacted to a post in a topic: Can green card holders be denied entry at airport?
  21.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: Can green card holders be denied entry at airport?
  22. EatBulaga
    Please fill out your Timeline. Should you be worried about the possibility? Yes Should you be worried about the probability? No Detaining a few suspicious cases out of the millions of daily travelers is probably lower risks than getting into a car wreck, but are we more worried about car wrecks?
  23.    EatBulaga reacted to a post in a topic: Tokyo Embassy Interview Report
  24.    Rsnmrbl reacted to a post in a topic: Welcome letter - Help
  25. EatBulaga
    Technically, the I-766/I-512 combo card or I-512 can be used as US entry for all travels outside the US. But theoretically, it was designed for necessary travels. With the Trump travel bans, AP entries may not be guaranteed as before? I remember reading somewhere a while back that if evidence and reasons are provided for cases of emergency travels, then approval is easier or expedited. In our I-131 application, we included a few of my foreign spouse's elderly relatives IDs and explained in the last part Additional Information as reasons for travel back to the Philippines in case situations arise. We ended up with the combo card after an I-765 expedite request.
  26. EatBulaga
    Contact the Dublin consulate. https://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Ireland&cty=Dublin If you are petitioning the K1, then the next step is Dublin sending you the Packet 3 email with further instructions.
  27.    EatBulaga reacted to a post in a topic: N-600 for 12 y/o stepdaughter
  28.    EatBulaga reacted to a post in a topic: Request for evidence for I-751
  29.    EatBulaga reacted to a post in a topic: ROC Evidence, No Joint Bank Acct
  30. EatBulaga
    Do you have utility bills in both names? If yes, include quarterly or all bills. We included bimonthly statements of gas and electric and quarterly garbage service statements, even the ads pages or blank pages. As @OldUser says, if you submit partial documents, expect an RFE. Also, include credit card statements if it shows itemized charges of each user. You can compare your list with ours. https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/827917-what-do-you-think-about-this-cover-letter-i-751/ Our I-751 was about 2 inches thick.
  31.    EatBulaga reacted to a post in a topic: TAX PROBLEM
  32. EatBulaga
    @Maria Babeshkina forgot to add that that the affidavit signer needs to provide their contact info in the letter in case USCIS needs to follow up with them. So you end up owing some lunches to friends or family.
  33. EatBulaga
    If you mean affidavit from friends, the letter template I gave to our church members to fill out and sign (notarized preferably) is below. The completed affidavit letters were maybe 4 sentences top. We scanned it and were instructed to upload to myUSCIS along with submitting a copy with the I-693 medical package. Go by what USCIS instructions for you. https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/798091-request-for-form-i-693-courtesy-email/page/2/#findComment-10831413 Affidavit template: (date) To USCIS, This is an affidavit that I, (family or friend name), have known (US-foreign couple names) since (date). I am a (US citizen or legal permanent residence with identification). (Explain in what capacity you have experienced the couple as husband-wife, e.g. attending church regularly as husband-wife). Sincerely, (signature with notary)
  34. EatBulaga
    The AOS foreign spouse quickest path to visit overseas with a US entry return is with an AP. The latest VJ estimates for I-131 are at https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/apstats.php Is it worth it depends on how you balance the risk-reward or cost-time vs reward?
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